Description

Stinging nettles is a herbaceous perennial which is hardy in zones 4-9. This plant has a long history of usage in treating painful muscles and joints, eczema, arthritis, driving away negativity, protection, and breaking curses.

Spiritual and Magickal Usage:

A broom of nettle can be used to sweep out negative energy.

Add nettles to a poppet to reverse a curse or spell cast upon you.

Dried leaves, when placed in shoes, will keep evil from leading you to dangerous places.

Consecrate an athame with an infusion of nettle.

Herbal Uses:

A tea with nettles can be used as a diuretic to increase urine to eliminate toxins from the body.

Adding the leaves to a tonic should help with hay fever.

When added to compresses or creams, it will help ease joint pain, sprains and strains, tendonitis, and insect bites.

Deliciously edible and packed with vitamins! Simply wash your nettles then prepare them as a soup or sauté for a side dish. The possibilities are endless!

Cultivation:

This plant prefers full sun to partial shade with damp, fertile soil, and especially favors edges of streams or ponds. The seeds are small and light-dependent for germination. Tamp the seeds lightly into the soil, or cover with a 1/4 inch layer, sowing in spring if you are starting outdoors. Plant seedlings 8 inches apart.

All information is provided for educational purposes with no guarantee of results; please use all herbal products with care.

* Always use leather or rubber gloves when harvesting and working with the plant. Once cooked, steamed, or dried, they are safe to touch and eat.